Lufthansa carry-on and personal item size
The limits below are quoted from Lufthansa's baggage rules. Sizes include wheels and handles unless noted.
one personal item only (max. 40 × 30 × 15 cm), such as a laptop bag or a small backpack
Direct fetch of the official page was blocked by bot protection on 2026-10-19; values and quotes were read from search-engine extracts of the official page(s) listed in sources, not from a direct page load; quotes are as returned by the extract and may be lightly paraphrased. Re-verify in a browser before publishing a 'fits' verdict. Inches converted. No personal-item weight found. Wheels/handles not addressed in extracts.
Find a personal item that fitsWeight limit: 18 lb (8 kg).
one item of carry-on baggage up to 8 kg and 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Direct fetch of the official page was blocked by bot protection on 2026-10-19; values and quotes were read from search-engine extracts of the official page(s) listed in sources, not from a direct page load; quotes are as returned by the extract and may be lightly paraphrased. Re-verify in a browser before publishing a 'fits' verdict. Inches converted. Economy: one carry-on per passenger.
Find a carry-on that fitsWhich fares include a carry-on
| Fare | Carry-on included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | No | New entry fare on select short/medium-haul routes for travel from 19 May 2026 (Lufthansa Group newsroom, 23 Apr 2026: 'It includes one personal item, such as a laptop bag or a small backpack.'). Carry-on can be added for a fee (one Lufthansa page says online only, not at the airport). HON Circle, Senator and Star Alliance Gold get one carry-on free (search extract). |
| Economy Light | Yes | Per search extract of Lufthansa carry-on page; Light fare also gained a paid rebooking option (newsroom 23 Apr 2026). |
| Other Economy fares (e.g. Classic/Flex) and higher cabins | Yes | Fare names in the extracts were inconsistent; verify naming. |
Personal items that fit Lufthansa
No personal item in our list fits this limit by its listed size.
Carry-ons that fit Lufthansa
- Osprey Sojourn Porter 46L Travel Pack46 L
- CabinZero Classic Backpack 44L44 L
- Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 4444 L
- July Carry On42 L
- Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L40 L
- MATEIN Carry on Backpack, Extra Large Expandable Travel Backpack40 L
- Osprey Fairview 40 Travel Pack Women's40 L
- Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack Men's40 L
- Patagonia Black Hole Duffel 40L40 L
- Thule Aion Travel Backpack 40L40 L
- tomtoc Navigator-T66 Liteway Travel Laptop Backpack 40L40 L
- CALPAK Ambeur Carry-On Luggage39.2 L
Source
- Lufthansa Group newsroom (2026-04-23): Lufthansa Group Expands Fare Portfolioairline page
- Lufthansa: Carry-on baggage (blocked to direct fetch; read via search extract)airline page
- Lufthansa: Economy Basic (blocked to direct fetch; read via search extract)airline page
- markenkoffer.de: Lufthansa hand luggage (secondary corroboration)secondary source
Checked 2026-10-19. Airlines change these rules, so confirm on Lufthansa's page before you fly.